The Mean Farmer

It's mostly sustaining of Stake callings. It probably isn't by the book. And you can imagine there isnt a great deal of counciling done . But most of the affairs of the Stake arent saved for the High Council.

In my Stake. Stake Council meeting and High Council meeting are back to back. 98% of the time we are in Stake Council. Only things that have to be done by the High Council are saved for that meeting. Just a data point

This. It cuts both ways as well. The YM are totally isolated from the YW, their leaders, organization, goals, activities. The two groups are totally isolated from each other. The YW barely get a Bishopric member with them. The YM NEVER get interaction with YW. The way things are organized makes church and other youth gatherings more like a Jewish wedding. You don't need a rope down the middle of the room because there will be NO interaction between the sexes!! I don't like that and it has been VERY difficult to break down that wall. Additionally, It's hard to find a Bishop who fits every need. Leader, minister, advisor/counselor, judge, decision maker, etc... As well as someone young/active/healthy enough to do things with the Priest aged YM that are desired.